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SwedeSteve · 08-28-2007, 07:13 PM

Which weapon was the most prevalent sniper rifle for the US during WWII?
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Bravo · 08-28-2007, 07:15 PM

I'm no expert, but I think you are posting in the right section

M1903 Springfield rifle - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

She was used all the way through Vietnam as a US Sniper Rifle.

Garand9015 · 08-28-2007, 07:22 PM

I agree with bravo also, springfield 1903 was used as sniper way till vietnam.

SwedeSteve · 08-29-2007, 11:55 AM

Thought so. But you never know. I am starting a collection of WWII Snipers. I have a bonafide 91/30, and have started on a K98 replica. Will do a '03 next, when my PFD comes. I understand the mounts, etc for the '03 are spendy, true?

Bravo · 08-29-2007, 05:40 PM

I'm not sure. Originally, they were used with iron sights. Snipers began to modify them to hold a scope, and there was some clamp on type mount that they used..if I remember correctly.

My 1903 has had it's receiver drilled. I don't know who did it, or when it was done, but I probably wouldn't do it myself...I'm still afraid that it's compromised the integredy of the receiver some how.

Anyway, the nice thing is that this tapping of the receiver allows for a weaver mount to be put right on.

I'm in the same boat as you, and would like to collect war sniper rifles from as many eras as possible. I think a K98 will be next for me, and probably an original stock for my 1903, since she has a sporter stock on right now...but that's another ~$200.

rfc357 · 08-29-2007, 05:56 PM

Get on the forums at CMP Home. Lots of good info on 03s, sniper and otherwise.

08-28-2007, 07:13 PM	#1
SwedeSteve Thor's Hammer Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Alaska Posts: 10,348 Images: 1	Help Which weapon was the most prevalent sniper rifle for the US during WWII? Thanks

08-29-2007, 11:55 AM	#4
SwedeSteve Thor's Hammer Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Alaska Posts: 10,348 Images: 1	Thanks Thought so. But you never know. I am starting a collection of WWII Snipers. I have a bonafide 91/30, and have started on a K98 replica. Will do a '03 next, when my PFD comes. I understand the mounts, etc for the '03 are spendy, true?

08-28-2007, 07:15 PM	#2
Bravo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Maine, USA Posts: 1,897	I'm no expert, but I think you are posting in the right section M1903 Springfield rifle - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia She was used all the way through Vietnam as a US Sniper Rifle.

08-28-2007, 07:22 PM	#3
Garand9015 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 70	I agree with bravo also, springfield 1903 was used as sniper way till vietnam.

08-29-2007, 05:40 PM	#5
Bravo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Maine, USA Posts: 1,897	I'm not sure. Originally, they were used with iron sights. Snipers began to modify them to hold a scope, and there was some clamp on type mount that they used..if I remember correctly. My 1903 has had it's receiver drilled. I don't know who did it, or when it was done, but I probably wouldn't do it myself...I'm still afraid that it's compromised the integredy of the receiver some how. Anyway, the nice thing is that this tapping of the receiver allows for a weaver mount to be put right on. I'm in the same boat as you, and would like to collect war sniper rifles from as many eras as possible. I think a K98 will be next for me, and probably an original stock for my 1903, since she has a sporter stock on right now...but that's another ~$200.

08-29-2007, 05:56 PM	#6
rfc357 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 741	Get on the forums at CMP Home. Lots of good info on 03s, sniper and otherwise.